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Outer Ramparts of Sluis

Natural Monuments

Outer Ramparts of Sluis

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Outer Ramparts of Sluis

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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1. The Zwin Nature Reserve – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

37.5km

02:15

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2. The Zwin Nature Reserve – Cycle path through the dunes loop from Groede

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02:49

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3. View of Sluis – Cycle path through the dunes loop from Kersenhof

78.8km

04:33

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Claudine en Robert🇧🇪🚴

June 23, 2022

The ramparts date from the 14th century, when Sluis flourished as a trading city due to its location on the Zwin, then an important estuary and waterway. Towards the end of the 15th century, Sluis' trade and prosperity declined sharply due to the silting up of the Zwin. However, Sluis remained important as a fortress during the Eighty Years' War (1568 to 1648). The current ramparts date from this time.

In 1864, the Zwinpolder was reclaimed and the original port town became 'dry'. Today you will find all kinds of plant and animal species on the ramparts, in addition to their cultural-historical value.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

October 18, 2023

The Red Light District of Sluis is interesting because of its natural and cultural-historical values. The ramparts date from the 14th century. Sluis flourished at that time as a trading city due to its location on the Zwin. The Zwin was an important estuary and waterway. At the end of the 15th century, Sluis' trade and prosperity declined sharply due to the silting up of the Zwin. But Sluis remained important as a fortress during the Eighty Years' War (1568 to 1648).

Nowadays, nature flourishes here. Many characteristic plants grow there and various bird species breed there. In addition, this is one of the few places where you can find the rare tree frog. There is plenty to see and experience during your visit to the Red Light District of Sluis.
More information at hetzeeuwselanden.nl/natuurgebied/wallen-van-sluis

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PinionRadlerJan

June 24, 2025

Just before Sluis, quiet road.

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Outer Ramparts of Sluis

1. The Zwin Nature Reserve – The Zwin Nature Reserve loop from Het Zoute

2. The Zwin Nature Reserve – Cycle path through the dunes loop from Groede

3. View of Sluis – Cycle path through the dunes loop from Kersenhof

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